shake

secouer, trembler

Bouger rapidement de côté ou de haut en bas, ou faire bouger quelque chose ainsi.

En anglais simple : To move, or make something move, quickly from side to side or up and down.

• Shake the bottle before opening it.
• Her hands shook as she read the letter.
• The windows were shaking in the wind.

Comment l'utiliser : shake with something (My hands shook with fear.)

Synonymes : tremble, quiver

Expressions courantes : shake a bottle, shake with fear, shake something gently, shake the building

secouer la tête

Bouger la tête de droite à gauche pour montrer son désaccord ou son refus.

En anglais simple : To move your head from side to side to show that you disagree or do not want something.

• She shook her head when I offered tea.
• He just shakes his head at my jokes.
• Why are you shaking your head?

Expressions courantes : shake your head, shake someone’s head

milk-shake

Boisson épaisse et sucrée, généralement préparée avec du lait mélangé à de la glace ou des fruits.

En anglais simple : A thick, sweet drink usually made by mixing milk with ice cream or fruit.

• I ordered a chocolate shake.
• Their shakes come in three sizes.
• Would you like a banana shake?

Synonymes : milkshake

Expressions courantes : chocolate shake, banana shake, order a shake

secousse

Mouvement rapide de côté ou de haut en bas.

En anglais simple : A quick movement from side to side or up and down.

• Give the box a shake.
• A quick shake loosened the dirt.
• The dog dried itself with a vigorous shake.

Comment l'utiliser : give something a shake (Give the bottle a shake before you pour.)

Synonymes : jolt

Expressions courantes : a quick shake, a gentle shake, give something a shake, a vigorous shake